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Wrong-Way Driver Cited After Causing Multi-Vehicle Crash on I-70 Near Idaho Springs
Wrong Way Driver Causes Multi-Vehicle Crash on I-70 The driver then fled the scene (COLORADO) – Last night at about 10:45 p.m., the Colorado State Patrol was notified of a wrong-way driver on Interstate 70 near milepost 244 eastbound, east of Id...
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Quartz Fire Cleared After 7-Hour Response at C&C Disposal on Quartz Road; No Injuries Reported
QUARTZ FIRE UPDATE: 6/18/26 8:30 a.m. Early this morning, firefighters cleared the Quartz Fire at C&C Disposal on Quartz Road. The fire was reported at about 6:45 p.m. on Wednesday. The fire started in a pile of trash and spread to 11 vehicles and...
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Southeast Colorado 7 Day Forecast June 18th-24th 2026
Today Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Northeast wind around 15 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Tonight Mostly clear, with a low around 58. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Friday
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Massive Fire at C&C Disposal North of Pueblo Prompts Multi-Agency Response
Large Fire at C&C Disposal North of Pueblo Burns Trash Pile, Vehicles and Structures Multiple fire agencies are working a large fire in trash pile at C&C Disposal, located at 1401 Quartz St., north of Pueblo.
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Bent County Historical Society to Host Semiquincentennial Celebration July 3 at John Rawlings Heritage Center
Events starts on
July 3, 2026, 6:00 pm
to
July 3, 2026, 10:00 pm
SEMIQUINCENTENNIAL CELEBRATION • America’s Birthday Cake • 1776 Music • Period Costumes & Entertainm
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Hidden Creek Fire Holds Overnight With No Significant Growth, Crews Continue Mop-Up Operations
Hidden Creek Fire Morning Update June 17, 2026 | Morning Update Containment lines on the Hidden Creek Fire held well through the night with no significant fire growth observed. Fire crews are actively working this morning to reinforce containment ...
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CPW Public Meeting Set for June 26 in Las Animas
CPW Public Meeting Colorado Parks & Wildlife Bent County Community Building
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Hidden Creek Fire Reaches 40–45% Containment With No Reported Growth
Hidden Creek Fire Update�1900 Hours As of 1900 hours, the Hidden Creek Fire is estimated to be 40-45% contained. Fire crews reported no fire growth throughout the day, and containment efforts continue to show positive progress. Resources remaine...
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Picketwire Players’ Footloose Tickets On Sale Now for July Performances
This July… the lights will rise… the music will hit… and Picketwire will unleash the show that refuses to sit still.
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DFPC Helicopter Makes Emergency Landing After Electrical Fire While Fighting Hidden Creek Fire Near Rye
Helicopter Experiences Electrical Issue While Working the Hidden Creek Fire Rye, CO - At approximately 12:45 pm today, a Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control (DFPC) Bell 205 helicopter, operating as N3804C, experienced a small electric...
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